We have found that the most successful coaches, teams, and programs are driven by different principles of success. Winning is a by-product of their efforts, not the main focus.
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Does It Matter if I Don’t Have a Sports History?
I’m worried that my lack of experience and success in sports is going to bias my child’s sports experience. I don’t feel very confident about coaching or guiding him. What should I do?
Scott Lancaster’s Introduction to “Beyond Winning”
What troubles me most about today’s youth sports culture is that children are not the primary focus.
Why Are We So Overprotective Today?
What we know about concussions and overuse injuries today has redefined the way we look at tenacity and toughness in youth sports.
Your Sports Biography—Does It Hinder or Help?
We’ve all seen it: The ranting parent who stalks the sidelines, fuming at a blown call or a missed shot.
Parenting a Whole Child through Sports
We’ve all had fun playing sports and watching our children play. We know the positives. But we can’t ignore the dark side: the pressure, the bullying, the elitism, the lack of playfulness, and the stifling of creativity.
Put-Down and Trash-Talk Strategies
Do not allow trash talking and put-downs, or teasing of other kids, no matter how funny it may appear in the moment.
What Can I Do About Trash Talk?
Put-downs, dissing, and trash talk are a big part of my child’s team culture. What can I do?
A Coach, a Player, and Bullying
Coaches and parents need to confront negative social dynamics each and every time they surface in order to create a safe haven for each member of the team.
How Bullying In Youth Sports Dehumanizes Us
They play to have fun, make friends, develop skills, and discover their own creativity, but too often we see children enact and mimic adult-sanctioned or tolerated behavior on the field of play.